The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) recently made a historic update. On November 7, it added lead to the 2025 List of Critical Minerals. This recognition underscores what many in the battery and recycling industries have known for decades: lead is…
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As temperatures drop, your vehicle’s fuel efficiency often does too. According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), cold weather can lower gas mileage by up to 20% for short trips, since engines take longer to reach optimal operating temperatures….
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Pennsylvania isn’t just home. It’s a place where innovation and sustainability come together. East Penn Manufacturing is proof: By combining cutting-edge battery technology with our Power2Recycle initiative, we’re helping consumers make a real environmental impact. Through Power2Recycle, our consumers play…
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At East Penn Manufacturing, we’re proud to share insights from Battery Council International (BCI), the leading voice of the battery industry on recycling, sustainability, and supply chain resilience. The following post was originally published on the BCI website and highlights…
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We’ve all seen the buzzwords — eco-friendly, sustainable, recyclable, green. They make us feel good about the choices we’re making, but how often do we stop and ask: Are these claims actually true? The reality is that not all “green”…
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Should you throw your dead battery in the ocean? Really? NO! Absolutely NOT!   Over the last few years, there’s been misinformation posted online claiming that throwing dead batteries in the ocean is good for the environment. Here’s an example…
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Items we use every day used to pose serious recycling challenges. For example, look no further than the cap on your plastic bottle. Did you know that each year, millions of these caps would end up in oceans, landfills, and…
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At East Penn, we’ve always been committed to sustainability and are proud to manufacture a product with a 99 percent recycling rate. We want to do more than just spout statistics, however. We want to make a difference on a…
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It’s not easy, but it’s time to take a hard look at what has become the fastest growing waste stream in the world. Electronics. We know, this one cuts deep. We’re all very attached to these types of products, especially…
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